brain death

US /breɪn deθ/
UK /breɪn deθ/
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hersendood

irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brainstem

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The patient was declared to have suffered brain death after extensive tests.
De patiënt werd na uitgebreide tests hersendood verklaard.
Organ donation is possible only after a diagnosis of brain death.
Orgaandonatie is alleen mogelijk na een diagnose van hersendood.